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RNLI Annual Gala takes place with 'all-action' Barrow lifeboat display
An annual lifeboat gala returned to Barrow this weekend as part of the RNLI's 200th anniversary celebrations. Taking place on Saturday, August 24, the fundraising event, organised by Barrow Ladies Guild, was held on The Green at Marine Terrace,
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Walker airlifted to hospital after falling near Scafell Pike
A WALKER had to be airlifted to hospital after falling near Scafell Pike. Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team were called four times on the evening of Saturday, August 24 by Cumbria Police. In the first, a report was made of a walker who had fallen
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Fantastic photos of Barrow Lifeboat's 'all-action' display at the RNLI gala
These fantastic photos show the 'all-action' display put on by Barrow lifeboat at the weekend. On Saturday, August 24 the RNLI's annual gala took place on The Green at Marine Terrace, Roa Island. Organised by Barrow Ladies Guild, the fundraising
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Sir John Barrow monument struck by lightning in the aftermath of Storm Lilian
A flash of lightning struck one of South Cumbria's most prominent landmarks this weekend in the aftermath of Storm Lilian. Footage taken by an onlooker shows the lightning hitting the Sir John Barrow monument in Ulverston on Saturday evening (August
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Shaw thing as Ryan kicks Barrow Raiders to victory over Lions
The boot of Ryan Shaw earned Barrow two vital points in this relegation battle at a wintry Craven Park. Shaw, one of the competitions best goal kickers held his nerve in the 72nd minute to send the ball sailing between the posts to end the Lions’
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Storm Lilian and super blue moon wreak havoc on yachts in Furness
Three yachts are reported to have run aground in South Cumbria recently with two significant factors that may be to blame. Storm Lilian battered UK shores on Thursday (August 22) with a rare super blue moon making an appearance on Monday (August
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Five members of Furness Coastguard honoured with King's Coronation Medal
Five members of the Furness Coastguard team have received the King's Coronation Medal. The proud recipients were Neil Armistead, Ronni Mugridge, Jason Benn, Steve McKellar and Paul Helm. The Coronation Medal 2024 was given to those who had
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Look at these South Lakes properties before they appear at auction
Dozens of properties across Cumbria will go under the hammer next month. Auction House Cumbria is hosting an event at Halston Hotel on Warwick Road in Carlisle on Thursday September 5. Here are some that will be available to buy… Lot 29
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No extra motivation needed says Barrow AFC boss Stephen Clemence
BARROW boss Stephen Clemence insisted last week’s derby-day defeat at Carlisle added no extra motivation for his side to put Port Vale to the sword. The on-song Bluebirds secured their second victory over Darren Moore’s Vale in a fortnight after
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Work set to finally begin on church repairs thanks to community support
Work has finally been given the green light to start to repair a church in Furness. In January this year St Peter's Church on Ireleth Brow in Askam launched a fundraiser for £40,000 to help fix damages that the building had sustained. Now,
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WW2 veteran reveals his secret to a long life after celebrating 100th birthday
A FORMER fire station officer was honoured by a visit from firefighters on his 100th birthday. Les Preston celebrated the milestone with members of Ulverston Fire Station turning out to wish him a happy birthday. Mr Preston, who was born in
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Michelle Scrogham visits local business and pays tribute to Barrow AFC's Brian Keen
A wonderful part of my job is meeting so many people and businesses who make up our community. Visiting Oxley Group in Ulverston this week, who I thought I already knew plenty about, revealed so much more about this dynamic business and its founder
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Man admits possessing kitchen knife in Lake District village
A BOWNESS man has admitted to possessing a kitchen knife in a public place in the Lake District village. Steven Woodburn, 41, gave a guilty plea during a hearing at South Cumbria Magistrates in Barrow on August 22. Woodburn, of Helm Close
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Man admits multiple child sex offences
A BARROW man has admitted multiple child sex offences. Dale Wadeson, of Risedale Road, gave his guilty plea at the first hearing in front of South Cumbria Magistrates on August 22. The charges, giving an offence date of April 4 2023, are: